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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Jadis not suggest as a means of transport?
(a) A tame dragon
(b) A golden coach
(c) A chariot
(d) A flying carpet

2. What is the name of Digory's mother?
(a) Mabel
(b) Melanie
(c) Marianne
(d) Margaret

3. What happens to Jadis when she is in the Wood Between the Worlds?
(a) She becomes pale, faint and terrified.
(b) She becomes calm and drowsy.
(c) She becomes furious and her strength doubles.
(d) She becomes sick and starts vomiting.

4. How long is Polly sent to bed for as a punishment?
(a) Half an hour
(b) One hour
(c) Two hours
(d) A week

5. Into which pocket does Digory put the green rings?
(a) His right pocket
(b) Both his left and right pockets
(c) His waistcoat pocket
(d) His left pocket

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Cabby tell Jadis to do?

2. When does Polly let go of Digory's hand?

3. What color are the doors that the Queen blasts?

4. How do the children mark the pool leading back into our world?

5. What is Digory afraid of now that the Witch/Queen is in London and in his house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about the ruins they find themselves in?

2. What does Digory say that actually gets Uncle Andrew's full attention and why does it have this effect?

3. Why does Polly start to believe that Uncle Andrew is not mad?

4. What do they decide to do with the guinea pig and why?

5. What crucial piece of knowledge does Digory not know about the Witch?

6. What does Digory plan to do with his magic rings?

7. What does Uncle Andrew do after he leaves his study and why?

8. Name three ways that Polly's attitude differs from Digory's in this chapter.

9. Why does Jadis want to travel to our world?

10. What is ironic about the chief policeman's question to Uncle Andrew?

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